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Okay, so, I have a predicament regarding my period. Yes, Imma just say it flat out. 

So, ya'll know I got a job lifeguarding. It is super fun, I work several times a week on 6+ hour shifts, and my tan is getting to a 10 outta 10 XD 

Unfortunatelyples, this job allows very little time off, and it is a job literally based on the water. I get in the pool almost every day. Well, as girls know, you can't really swim when you get your period, unless you use a tampon. And that's the problem. Imma have to start using them :(

Okay, this is so dumb, but I've never used a tampon before!! It seems super *uncomfy* and painful!! Seriously, I don't wanna stick one, you know, "up there!!" I just don't like the idea of it. For some reasons more than others. 

AAAAANNNNYYYWAAAAAAYYYYYSSSSS. Is there anyway I can do my job without wearing a tampon!? Do you guys have any advice on this?? 'Cause I am so stressed a-^^ I really, REALLY don't want to!! Seriously, HELP!! XD

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A'ight, I need to tell Y'all something. Tampons don't hurt. Unless you have them in wrong or something. You only feel anything when you put it in and take them out.

I totally understand, though, they are scary. But once you get used to them, I think, You'll find them pretty comfy and normal.

The most important part of wearing a Tampon is taking it out in time. You don't want to leave it in too long. And the hardest part of tampons is beginning to wear them.

Don't listen to me though I've only worn them once . and I relate to what Y'all are saying a thousand times. Just wanted to say from my experience and what my mom told me.
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Haha, I DEF did something wrong a-^^'Cause it hurt like HELL XD

*Sigh* I'll just pray that my period will be gone by tomorrow- it's on its way out :/

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I never used a tampon before but I have a friend who does like if she's on her period and we go outside she uses them. I get in my grandparents pool without on cuz I don't have to use them. This time I didn't now if I was going to get my period when me and my grandparents and my family were all going to a hotel with a pool so I got nervous that I was going to get mine but thank goodness I didn't YES!. Sorry I didn't have any thoughts but I hope you have a good day also sorry for the long story.



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Tampons aren't actually that bad. I had to use my first one last week, and I like them much more than pads.
They seem really scary, but are actually really easy to put in. You can barely even tell they're there.
I was really scared that it would get stuck or be uncomfortable/hard to take out, but as long as your flow is heavy enough it's fine.
Just try it out (and remember to change it), and you'll probably love it!
I was terrified until I tried it, and even liked it more than pads :))
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Ahhhhh, okay... I will, but I'm so nervous!! Ahahaha a-^^

Thanks though, Anon :)

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Period swimwear! Period swim is just special swimsuits that absorb the blood and don't usually leak. Also tampons do not hurt. If it's a light day then just wear nothing. also you can use a menstrual cup.

Hope I helped!!!
by (224k points)
OOOOHHH!! I'll look into that!! :D

I tried tampons- they hurt so bad, dude. And I tried the instructions and followed them, but physically speaking, it just doesn't work for me :(
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Hehehe, sorry.
by (224k points)
Hahaha!! Thanks XDXDXD
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I am not ready for tampons yet either.

You could ask you mom for help with putting on a tampon for the first time. (Ask her to give you instructions of how)

Ask your mom or another woman you are comfortable with telling for advice
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Will do!! Thanks :)
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I actually don’t have any advice about the women’s underwear stick (what I call tampons). Sorry.

Also, have the pool operators ever closed the pool while you were in the pool? That didn’t happen to me, but when I was ready to enter a pool a couple of years ago, they closed it due to some random baby doing their business that they do in regular diapers in the pool. And I never got to swim that day.
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Hahaha!! That's actually funny!! XD

Well, we are the ones who handle and close the pool, but it isn't very likely that someone will "contaminate* the pool. I wish they would though, just for this Friday!! XD
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LOL
by (848k points)
Well, if I happen to ever accidentally find the pool you work at (very rare chance), don’t close it on me.
by (224k points)
Haha!! I won't ;)
by (848k points)
Ok.
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I am so sorry sista! That is a real pain I can totally relate I got mine one day before camp I had to change in a bathroom with only curtains instead of doors!

 I would think that if you are only jumping in the water to save someone you would be able to just wear a pad?

 But Idkr I mean tampons do look super uncomfy! I mean uggh I don't know if I could do it so it is not weird AT ALL to not want to do that! Couldn't you just go without for a bit if it is just a little stream and then when you get out put one on and keep it on if someone starts going under? I'm sorry I guess you might have to try it! Sorry I couldn't help much tell me how it goes!
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ONLY CURTAINS?!
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Oof!! That's awful!! My anxiety level would be off the charts XD

Yeah, I thought about that too, but it won't work, otherwise I would do it. The pad would get soaking wet, and all of the "stuff" (lol) would then be super diluted with the water, and it would get EVERYWHERE fear Believe me, I would if I could :(((

Yes, girl!! Relatable!! They do look super uncomfy!! I would only wear it for work, though- I don't think I would ever use one by choice!! OO

Thanks gorl, and I will a-^^

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Yep, only curtains! Thankfully no one was in the bathroom right then!
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On Water Day I got the pad super wet like my pants were all the way under the water and the pad didn't burst maybe it was just that I was only under the water for like 5mins and the rest of the time I was getting sprayed with water. I will pray that it goes well, and you stay safe If you get my meaning no TSS
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Yes, haha!! Thank you!!

I tried tampons and failed miserably XD Turns out there's this layer of skin covering your, yk, "thing" on the inside, and mine has a very small hole in it (otherwise you couldn't get your period), but it wasn't big enough for the tampon, so I could only get it halfway in before it hurt super bad!!
by (164k points)
Do you need a smaller one? I mean there are diff sixes!? Right?!
by (224k points)
Idk!! XD All I know is that I'm going to push it off as far as I can :///
by (164k points)
Ok I looked it up there are other sixes! Thankfully, sorry about that I'm still praying!
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Well if you don't push it the right direction, it can hurt a lot.

Also make sure to relax before putting it in, as *it* will widen (you know what I'm talking about)
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Yeah, I could only get it halfway in because of a certain layer of tissue :/
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:()
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Depending on how heavy it is, you CAN use pads. However it would have to not be heavy and you would have to change the pad pretty often.

Then there are cups. Which are pretty similar to Tampons Except you don't need to take them out multiple times a day, oh and their harder to put in. But you don't get the risk of TSS

I think your going to have to do it, unfortunately.sparkles :(

 

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Yeahhhhhh, the only problem with pads is that if I got in the water and there was ANY "stuff" on it (lol), it would get everywhere- the stuff would mix with the water, therefore allowing it to move more. Ahahaha, this sucks!! Lollllll.

Yeah, I dunno if I would use cups. Seems even worse ahahaha.

Yeah, I think so too. Thanks anyways, Thalia!! :D



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